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An official can deem a codicil invalid if it is not correctly witnessed, signed, and notarized before being added to the will. A judge can also overrule a codicil. You can have multiple codicils, each dedicated to a different amendment and contradicting codicils.

In general, a codicil should: State that it is a codicil to your will. Identify the date your will was signed, so there's no confusion about which will it amends. Clearly state which parts of the will it revises. Describe the changes as specifically as possible.

To create a valid codicil, certain legal requirements must be met. These include the need for witnesses who are not beneficiaries under the will to sign the document after you've signed it. The process ensures the legality and authenticity of the changes you're making to your will.

Changing a Will using a codicil through a solicitor will usually cost between £30 and £70. The cost depends on the service you are using, the complexity of the codicil and the number of codicils you want to instruct for.

I, [Name], the testator, sign my name to this instrument this ___ day of _________, 20___, and being first duly sworn, declare to the undersigned authority all of the following: 1. I execute this instrument as the [First] Codicil to my will. 2.

You can have a solicitor or other legal professional write your codicil for you, or you can write one yourself. However, in most cases, it makes more sense to write a new will. If a codicil makes drastic changes to a will, the court may get involved to help oversee the handling of your estate.